cancer?

I have a flakey condition on my nose that has been there for a couple years now that is slightly sore to the touch sometimes. My changing Dr.'s do not seem concerned about this. It is a bit redish. Could this be a precanser state? I am not near a large cernter of any type to see a specialest at this time. Should I seek one out? there are no black or really dark marks. Please give me your ideas what this could be. thank you. Lynn.

[Jasmina Jankicevic, MD, MSc, CCRP]

Dear Lynn,

Welcome to the Dermatology Expert Forum!

It is possible that you have developed an actinic keratosis (considered precancerous lesion) on your nose. Treatment is desired for such a lesion for preventive and aesthetic reasons.

Inflamed seborrhoic keratosis (completely benign lesion) is one of several differential diagnoses to be investigated by a dermatologist you plan to see.

Do not worry, just be proactive. Seeing a dermatologist is a good decision.


Wishing You Optimal Health,
Dr. Jasmina Jankicevic

[futuregramma]

It may be some sort of infection, and although it's not scientifically verified, I'm convinced there can be a causal effect from infection to cancer in some cases.
Have a doc look at it regularly for changes. You may want to have a specialist in the offing (call one, keep their contact info handy, & see how  soon they could get you in) just in case you do see developments.

[futuregramma]

In the mean time, there are some fantastic anti-microbial natural oils you can try to see of they help, and if they don't, you can cook with them: extra-virgin olive oil, unprocessed coconut oil, grapefruit seed extract (diluted), and oil of oregano (diluted) to name a few.